Dedication Service: Mason Swanberg
Posted on December 14th, 2009
This Sunday, we had a Dedication Service for Bobby and Ann Swanberg and their son, Mason William Swanberg born August 7, 2009.
We were honored that many family members were at the service, including siblings Abigail and Carter; grandparents Jack and Edith Ann Austin, and Jerry and Carolyn Swanberg; aunts Katherine Austin and Heather Swanberg; and uncle Chris Swanberg.
We give thanks to God for bringing Mason safely into the world, and we pray God’s blessings on Bobby and Ann as they raise Mason, Carter and Abigail!
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Children’s Hayride Pictures
Posted on October 29th, 2009
Last Sunday, we hosted our annual Children’s Hayride. Over forty children and adults enjoyed a fun hayride on a beautiful October afternoon. Afterwards, they played games organized by our youth and enjoyed a hot dog supper. Many thanks to Wayne Wallace and Sara Thompson for organizing the hayride and food, and to Julie Gaines and the youth for coming up with games for our children to play.
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Children’s Hayride
Posted on October 24th, 2009
Farmville Baptist Church will be hosting a Children’s Hayride on October 25, from 3:30 p.m. to around 5:30 p.m. at 952 Lockett Rd. The hayride will not be “haunted” this year. Instead, there will be “fall festival” games for children to play. A hot dog and s’mores cookout will follow the hayride at around 5 p.m. PLEASE BRING LAWN CHAIRS!
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Let the Children Come to Me
Posted on July 1st, 2009
Pastor’s Column published in The Informer (FBC’s Newsletter for July 2009)
Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me . . . for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs” (Mark 10:14). These past several weeks, I had two experiences that reminded me of these words from Jesus and just how special it is to be a part of the faith development of our children.
First, I had the privilege of helping out with Vacation Bible School During VBS, it was heartwarming to see the excitement on the faces of the children and to hear them shout “Fear Not!” and sing songs with joy and abandon. I am so grateful to Crystal Cupp and Sandy East for their outstanding job in directing VBS this year. We are also so fortunate to have so many adult and youth volunteers who offered their time and talents to show our VBS campers the love of Jesus.
After our week of VBS, I then had the opportunity to chaperone five of our children to Passport Kids! camp at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center in Lynchburg, VA. The camp theme for this year is “HEROES.” Each day, we learned one characteristic of a true hero in Christ:
H – hope (1 Timothy 4:10)
E – encouragement (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
R – responsibility (Mark 2:1-12)
O – obedience (John 14:15)
The campers also learned about India and the various ministries that missionaries are undertaking in that country. On day two, campers actually made recycled paper out of old newspapers for use in a “moveable school” in India. That night, the camp was transformed into an Indian Market so that campers could learn more about India’s culture, food, sports, and religions. On the third night, everyone enjoyed a “variety show”/”superhero” ball. Our group performed a skit and a song, and that was a big hit. Every day, the kids also had a “camper’s choice” rotation, choosing among crafts, sports, drama and worship leadership, etc. It was a great experience! Our only regret was that one of our would-be campers got sick and couldn’t come with us.
Our children are a treasure to us at Farmville Baptist Church. I thank God for them and for their parents who bring them to church to learn more about God. I also thank God for all the adults in the church who lavish their love on our children by teaching Sunday School, volunteering for extended session, leading children’s church, organizing children’s activities, directing and accompanying them in choir, supporting their activities financially, and all the countless other ways that are seldom noticed. May God continue to bless our children and bless those who welcome and honor their presence in our midst!
- Michael
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Passport Kids! 2009
Posted on June 23rd, 2009
Five of our children attended Passport Kids! camp at Eagle Eyrie, and it was an awesome experience! This year’s camp theme is that each of us can be a “HERO.” Each day, we learned one characteristic of a true hero in Christ:
H – hope (1 Timothy 4:10)
E – encouragement (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
R – responsibility (Mark 2:1-12)
O – obedience (John 14:15)
The campers also learned about India and the various ministries that missionaries are undertaking in that country. On day two, campers actually made recycled paper out of old newspapers for use in a “moveable school” in India. That night, the camp was transformed into an Indian Market, so that campers could learn more about India’s culture, food, sports, and religions.
On the third night, everyone enjoyed a “variety show”/”superhero” ball. Our group performed a skit and a song, and that was a big hit.
Every day, the kids also had a “camper’s choice” rotation, chosing among crafts, sports, drama and worship leadership, etc.
Our only regret is that one of our would-be campers got sick and couldn’t come with us.
Thanks to everyone who supported the kids with financial support, encouragement, and prayers.
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VBS 2009
Posted on June 18th, 2009
On June 14-18, we held our “Crocodile Dock” Vacation Bible School. Over fifty children attended and learned about how God is with us, how God is powerful, how God does what he says he’ll do, how God gives us life, and God cares for us. The refrain for the week was “Fear Not!” We also collected canned goods and $140.95 for FACES, our local food pantry.
Many thanks to Crystal Cupp and Sandy East for directing VBS this year. And once again, a word of appreciation also goes to all our adult and youth volunteers!
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Vacation Bible School 2009
Posted on March 14th, 2009
You are cordially invited to our Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School this June! We will use Group’s VBS curriculum called “Crocodile Dock.”
Dates: Sunday through Thursday, June 14-18, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Who: children age 3 to completed 5th grade
Cost: FREE
For a recap and pictures of this VBS, click here.
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Dedication Service: Ellie Grace McLemore
Posted on January 19th, 2009
This past Sunday, we had a Dedication Service for Daniel and Melissa McLemore and their daughter, Ellie Grace, born April 28, 2008.
We were honored to have had many family members and friends of Daniel and Melissa attend the service. It was a truly a family affair!
We give thanks to God for bringing this precious child, Ellie Grace, safely into the world, and we pray God’s blessings on Daniel and Melissa as they raise Ellie up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord!
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Annual Children’s Haunted Hayride
Posted on November 7th, 2008
Everyone is Ready to Ride!
Farmville Baptist Church hosted its annual Children’s Haunted Hayride on Sunday, October 26. Families from the church, preschool, and the area came together for fellowship and fun. Two full sized tractors were packed full of children and adults for fun and surprises in the woods!
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Dedication Service: Lyla Grey Ross
Posted on August 18th, 2008
This past Sunday, we had a Dedication Service for Brian and Eleanor Ross and their daughter, Lyla Grey Ross, born May 27, 2008.
In addition to Brian and Eleanor, we were blessed that many family members and friends attended the service, including:
Grandparents Blake and Joanne Ross and Gene and Patsy Watson, and
Great Grandparents Rev. Zane and Eva Ross, Doris Fitzgerald, Betty Watson and Ernestine Garrett.
It was a wonderful family affair!
We give thanks to God for bringing this precious child, Lyla Grey, safely into the world, and we pray God’s blessings on Brian and Eleanor as they raise Lyla Grey up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord!
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